Over the past two years, water levels have been low due to dam repairs, and low runoff. The dam is nearly finished, and the snow has returned to the area. The higher water levels are improving access to fishing areas and shorelines. A local fisherman said the state is keeping more water now; and the lake is refilling nicely.The southside bluffs near the campgrounds make great hiking. From the parking lot, it doesn't look like there is much to see. A short walk proves otherwise. I enjoyed the walking hike I took.Other improvments are being made as more state money becomes available. It looks like the swimming area below the dam has been cleaned up quite a bit. Also there is improved handicapped fishing access at Anticline Pond below the dam.
Pueblo Lake and surroundings is a great place to go if you have a boat, jet skis, love heat and high winds. It was okay for our 4-day trip, but probably won't go there again as ... we don't have a boat or jet skis, don't like heat, don't like high winds!
During a recent trip to Pueblo, I took a drive out to Lake Pueblo. A short drive from Pueblo and I-25, the Lake or Reservoir was beautiful. Taking the North side route, one is offered views of the entire lake. Some shores meeting level ground and others cut-off by cliffs and rocks. A nice view indeed. From my vantage points, it appeared there were 3 marinas, at least one was full service, lots of boats and a good number of sail boats. My bet, during summer months, this lake is busy. If you have the time, take the drive, if it's warm, take a swim.
Tranquility at its best. What a place to escape to and enjoy the beauty of a water experience. Great marinas easy access and not too crowded. This is why you own a boat or a jetski!
If you are looking for a place to spend the day with friends and family that is inexpensive it's right in your back yard if you live in Pueblo County.I would have given it five stars but for those with boats and jet skies it can take a bit of time to launch because of the inspections.
A very scenic state park offering miles of hiking and biking trails in addition to a marina. Try the trout fishing below the dam!
Spent the day here with plenty to do. Facilities were nice with lots to do. I highly recommend a day hike. The scenery was spectacular. Will visit again.
Well, this is my swan song for the Colorado State Parks. I have visited 2/3rd of them... this being #28 of the 42 they have. I am now heading out of the State back to my home.. and have thoroughly enjoyed my time. It ends bittersweet for me.. in Aug. of 2014. It's the first place where I have been "skunked" fishing.. meaning I caught nothing.. which was the same for everyone else here today. Everyone says they just seem to not be biting anymore... and thus my first (Colorado) State Park where I didn't catch something. OH, well. Pueblo (reservoir) State Park has something for everyone. Definitely a family place.. and a haven for boaters. While in the Visitor Center, the gentleman there told me it was both, a place for beginning campers to "cut their teeth" and a place advanced outdoors people would appreciate.. and he was dead on the nail. While it's not the most scenic place.. it's definitely has the "out of town" feel, though practically in Pueblo and Pueblo West. To say the place is huge would be an understatement. There are more than enough camping places for a mass horde. Arkansas Point seems to be the premier place, but check in the visitor center for details. There's swimming places, fishing places, lots of boat ramps and excellent facilities. Plan your trip if you're coming here, or it could be overwhelming with offerings. I could go on all day about this place.. it's hiking trails, the people, volunteers, staff, and overabundance of rangers.. but they keep the place running smoothly. I was indeed bummed the fish hatchery was closed, but that place really doesn't have anything to do with the park.If you go here, visit the website and plan. (Just one sad thing to say about the park.. and the park supervisor needs to pay heed.. someone in Arkansas Point campground is using a high beam light to blind people. Rangers need to get off their buff and find out who is doing it. They blinded me.. and I stopped my car. i was going to go over there and yank it out of their hands.. even if it was a ranger or park host.. as you know how dangerous to blind someone driving? I could have hit someone .. even a child. It is a crowded campsite and such actions should not be tolerated. Are they going to wait until some is hurt before they do something? I wish I could have found out who it was.. but they turned it off when I stopped my car.)but other than that little incident.. and though I didn't catch anything for the first time.. it was still enjoyable and impressive. I think you will find it that way also.
Love going to lake Pueblo. The water is great and the people are awesome. In the summer we are there every day!
We had to pay daily for every day there, no paying a week in advance, and it's expensive camping with hookups. The rangers were nice and helpful.